Group of the Month: The Phylum Kinorhyncha
The phylum Kinorhyncha – often referred to as mud dragons – includes exclusively marine meiofaunal species. Meiofauna or meiobenthos comprises animals... Read more.
Genomic Diversity of endangered bowhead whales
The bowhead whales (Balaena mysticetus) in the East Greenland Sea, the Svalbard region and the Barents Sea (referred to as the East Greenland-Svalbard-Barents Sea... Read more.
Door 17 – The teaching portfolio of the FEZ group
Academic teaching is a central task and a key element of the self-conception of universities. Yes, teaching is time consuming and needs commitment of the academic... Read more.
Door 9: Bowhead whales – giants of Arctic waters
Bowhead whales (scientific name Balaena mysticetus) are baleen whales that spend the entire life in the Arctic and subarctic waters. They are named after their characteristic... Read more.
Opening the first door – The iconic polar bears respond to climate change
The iconic polar bear (scientific name: Ursus maritimus) has become a symbol of the threats to the ecology and life history of plants and animals from climate change.... Read more.
Enhancing engagement and commitment – The FEZ group retreat November 2021
A positive work environment and a positive work culture are essential for a strong commitment and engagement. Corona restrictions such as home-office and lockdowns... Read more.
Sea ice reduction affects genetic differentiation of polar bears from Svalbard
Climate change affects essentially all ecosystems, and there is an intense discussion about the consequences of increasing temperatures. Loss of Arctic sea-ice is... Read more.